Railroad Wars

Introducing "American History: The Legends that Shaped the USA" a riveting exploration of the rich and fascinating early history of the United States. This book takes you on a journey through the remarkable stories of American legends, from the birth of the country, through Westward expansion, wars, and political scandals. It delves into the lives of heroes, leaders, and presidents who played pivotal roles in shaping America's history, making it the great country it is today. Are you interested in exploring the rich and fascinating early history of the United States? This book takes you on ...

As the United States moves toward civil war, young printer’s apprentice Thomas Garrett discovers that history is not made only in capitals and battlefields. It is also made in hidden cellars, divided homes, crowded hospitals, newspaper offices, and the choices ordinary people make when the law protects injustice. Beginning in Frederick, Maryland, in 1852, Tom’s life changes when a frightened mother and her two sons arrive at his family’s home while fleeing slavery. Their appearance draws him into the secret routes of the Underground Railroad and forces him to confront the human cost ...

Ruth’s beau died - simply because he was a slave. She is determined to help other enslaved people as she assists with the Underground Railroad. Recently freed and illiterate, Ruth is hired to bake mouth-watering delicious bread in a Philadelphia bakery. Her boss Joseph is kind, handsome, and determined to put an end to slavery. She feels emotionally connected to him as they work together for a common cause. His presence is like a fresh splash of spring rain on her parched soul. However, Joseph has plans. He’s determined to make some major changes in his life. He desperately wants to ...

In this New York Times bestseller, Stephen Ambrose brings to life the story of the building of the transcontinental railroad, from the men who financed it to the engineers and surveyors who risked their lives to the workers who signed on for the dangerous job. Nothing Like It in the World gives...

A hilarious, action-packed journey for young readers (8-12) and Minecraft fans who love history with a side of chaos! Why kids (and parents!) love this book: Humorous Historical Fiction: Learn history while laughing. Time Travel Adventure for Kids: Thrilling, imaginative plot. Educational Entertainment: Introduces real Civil War figures & events. Strong, Comical Characters: Relatable Stan, endearing Zaumy & Creepy. Perfect for Reluctant Readers: Fast-paced, engaging, non-stop fun, tons of funny pictures Prepare for a journey where the familiar blocky landscapes of your favorite game crash ...

The bestselling book that asks the question: what would present-day America look like if the Civil War never happened? A New York Times bestseller; a Goodreads Choice finalist; named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, Slate, Publishers Weekly, Hudson Bookseller, St. Louis Post-Dispatch...

The Transcontinental Railroad, laid across the United States during the 1860s, remains the very epitome of contradiction. On the one hand, it was a triumph of engineering skills over thousands of miles of rough terrain, but on the other hand, it drained the natural resources in those places nearly dry.

HE SURVIVED THE WAR. HE BUILT A RAILROAD. NOW HE HAS ONE BREATH LEFT TO FORGIVE. Jim Robbins is the son of a poor Arkansas farmhand who falls hopelessly in love with the one girl he's not allowed to have — the plantation owner's daughter, Angelina “Gina” Barnes. Then the Civil War tears the South apart, and Jim goes to fight it as a Confederate gunner, leaving Gina, and the life he'd hoped to build, behind him. He comes home to find Gina married to someone else and the world he knew burned to ash. With nothing left but iron and ambition, Jim throws himself into building America's ...

In the final, violent years of the Civil War, freedom is a promise whispered on the wind — fragile, dangerous, and not guaranteed. For seventeen‑year‑old Isaiah, born into bondage on a Carolina plantation, that promise becomes a lifeline. When the Emancipation Proclamation reaches the South, he seizes his chance to escape — only to find himself hunted by men who refuse to let the old world die. Clara, the daughter of a Confederate officer, has lived her life behind walls of privilege and silence. But when she witnesses the brutality her family defends, she makes a choice that will ...

One girl’s escape. One nation’s shame. A fight for freedom begins. In the 1850s, Sunny Washington is torn from her family and thrust into a world of cruelty and injustice. Refusing to accept a life in chains, she escapes and sets out on a perilous journey through the antebellum South. Pursued by slave catchers and haunted by betrayal, Sunny must navigate the brutal grip of the Fugitive Slave Act while clinging to hope for a future beyond bondage. Along the way she encounters allies and fellow runaways whose lives intertwine with her own. But every step brings new dangers, testing her ...

Freedom has a price—and Eve is about to pay it. Mississippi, 1860. Beneath the blistering heat of the cotton fields, Eve dreams of escape. When a brutal overseer’s cruelty pushes her past the breaking point, she flees into the night with only faith—and fear—as companions. On the run, Eve finds an unlikely ally in Nate, a runaway determined to reach freedom across the Detroit River. Guided by whispers of the Underground Railroad, they travel north through hidden trails and Quaker safe houses. But deep in Indiana, they encounter Clem, a terrified teenage boy newly escaped—a meeting ...

One girl. One journey. A fight for freedom against impossible odds. Virginia, 1858. Torn from one plantation to the next, young Venus endures cruelty at every turn — yet discovers glimmers of unexpected kindness and courage. As she struggles to survive in a world ruled by greed and violence, her path collides with fellow slaves yearning for freedom and abolitionists willing to risk their lives along the Underground Railroad. With every step, Venus must choose between fear and defiance, despair and hope. Her choices will shape not only her future, but the lives of all who walk beside her. ...

A riveting collection of the hardships, hairbreadth escapes, and mortal struggles of enslaved people seeking freedom: These are the true stories of the Underground Railroad. Featuring a powerful introduction by Ta-Nehisi Coates As a conductor for the Underground Railroad—the covert resistance...

The focus of this selection concerns both the Federal and Confederate efforts to disable or maintain the railroads within the active theaters of the war. Real railroads of iron and steam and ribbons of steel vanishing into the horizon quickly became a strategic objective of both armies in the Civil War. Raiders and protectors were deployed both North and South. The damage inflicted on roadways and rolling stock was not always easy to accomplish.

“Riveting...A great read, full of colorful characters and outrageous confrontations back when the west was still wild.” —George R.R. Martin A propulsive and panoramic history of one of the most dramatic stories never told—the greatest railroad war of all time, fought by the daring...

This book is a work of historical fiction. It is a story of my great, great grandfather Clinton Price born a Georgia slave in 1814. Through a series of miracles, Clinton was able to keep his entire family together first in Georgia and then in Texas. Though we do not know his exact words, this book is a result of more than 25 years of research so that it's depiction of slave life is accurate to the last detail. You will better understand where they lived, what they wore, what they ate, their superstitions, how they spent their limited free time and how they cured their illnesses. Perhaps ...

No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from--there were no trains or tracks, only "conductors" who helped escaping slaves to freedom. Including real stories about "passengers" on the "Railroad," this audiobook chronicles slaves' close calls with bounty hunters, exhausting...

The national radio host and bestselling author of The American Miracle reveals the happy accidents, outrageous coincidences, and flat-out miracles that continue to shape America’s destiny. “The book isn't just inspiring; it reignites faith in God and the country upon which He has so richly...

Hear the real stories of what it was like to be an American Slave straight from two who lived through it – J.D. Green and James L. Smith. Born in the early 1800’s, these two men write their heroic and horrifying life stories. Looking back on their lives toward the turn of the next century they describe what it was like to be owned and what was promised as freedom. After the Civil War, there was a new type of oppression. The stories in this book were only lightly edited for some punctuation but the words and phrases were left to be true to the writer’s heart. Some may find it offensive...

Canada's Defining Moment: How the American Civil War Shaped its Identity and Borders What happens when a young nation faces an existential threat? For Canada, it was the American Civil War that pushed the country to the brink and forever altered its future. As war raged just across the border, Canada was forced to confront its vulnerabilities, reimagine its political future, and take bold steps toward independence. In Canada's Defining Moment, explore how the Civil War shaped Canada's borders, identity, and its place in the world. Through pivotal moments—from the Underground Railroad to ...